The Influence of Mechanism on the Science of Psychology

History of Psychology
Jared R. Manual
Essay #1
October 20, 2003




Within the course of human history, many discoveries and inventions have impacted our view of the universe as well as the development of the human person. Some of these discoveries were unarguably necessary not only for the survival of the human species but also for its development and enhancement. For example, the discovery of fire was so necessary for the literal survival, protection, and advancement of homosapiens that it is doubtful that the survival of the species would have occurred in its absence.
Many primitive inventions as well have aided in the growth and migration of the species as well as our understanding of the material world around us. The invention of the wheel has undoubtedly made possible the migration of the species to the four corners of the world. Our development of the mirror has allowed the species to develop the telescope, which has greatly e...